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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties Demonstrate & promote good sportsmanship Be a positive role model Be prepared for practices & games Be knowledgeable of coaches duties at games: park set-up, getting started on time See coaches Duties Be knowledgeable of the Play to Learn format (handbook provided)

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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties Contact convenor with any issues/concerns Contact UIC re clarification of rules F/U re unsigned waivers as necessary, see call list ( Players can NOT play until indemnity waiver is signed! ) Refer parents to Convenor if unable to resolve their issue/concern Reschedule & play all cancelled games

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T-Ball – Play & Learn What is Play to Learn? Designed and endorsed by Softball Canada Focus on Fun, Action & Positive atmosphere Non stressful way to learn the basics of softball Resource handbooks provided More info can be found at WWW.softball.ca

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T-Ball – Play to Learn First ½ of evening skill development exercises/drills 2 teams work together on skill development exercises/drills Engage parents' assistance 2 nd ½ of evening- applies developing skills in a game setting to promote understanding & confidence

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Don Victoria Softball League Team Equipment Team bags available for pick up today Do not remove team tag # Use League issued/approved equipment Content list provided for reference Carry an old blanket or sleeping bag for cool nights

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Don Victoria Softball League Home team prepares park for game Allow 15 minutes for preparation ( more if it has rained) Carry a rake & shovel if possible A bucket & old shammys come in handy Hammer & Tape measure provided Distance from pitchers mound to home plate measured from back of home plate Use foul posts as a guide when available

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Don Victoria Softball League Use hammers to secure base spikes Protect base straps when hammering in base spikes Use care in removing bases.. The new ones will not last as long as the vintage bases Check dug-out and field for equipment before leaving park Remind players/parents to collect their garbage Dry wet equipment. Trade damaged equipment for a replacement

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Don Victoria Softball League Clean equipment bag at end of season!!! Check for players personal belongings and return to owner Return equipment on Championship day

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Don Victoria Softball League To Play or not to play! Games can be rescheduled if both teams agree Coaches can decide amongst themselves – please let Convenor know what you decide For T-ball – Cold weather may also be a consideration.

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Don Victoria Softball League Cancelations due to weather or park conditions – Who decides & when Home team coach in consultation with away team – Who Needs to know Other coach Players Convenor

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Don Victoria Softball League Final Thoughts Consider providing a parent letter Consider having a treat list for games. Have a parent organize. Have a plan for communicating cancellations Consider the age & development stage of players Look for ways to recognize achievements Have fun, youll get back more than you give Share your experiences & stories with friends and family